The escalation of the opioid epidemic due to COVID-19 and resulting lessons about treatment alternatives.

Silva, Marcelina Jasmine; Kelly, Zakary

Silva, Marcelina Jasmine; Kelly, Zakary.

Silva MJ; IPM Medical Group, 450 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Email: mjsilvado@gmail.com.

Am J Manag Care ; 26(7): e202-e204, 2020 07 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-652038

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Factors worsening the opioid epidemic during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic provide valuable insight for strategy change where we have historically suffered great loss, bodily and financially.

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Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology; Health Services Accessibility/statistics & numerical data; Opioid Epidemic/statistics & numerical data; Opioid-Related Disorders/epidemiology; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology; Analgesics, Opioid/adverse effects; COVID-19; Comorbidity; Drug Overdose/epidemiology; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Opioid Epidemic/prevention & control; Pandemics; United States/epidemiology

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Opioid Epidemic / Health Services Accessibility / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Am J Manag Care Journal subject: Health Services Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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